BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of May 1, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of items 6, 9,10, and 12.

1.       Minutes for week of April 24, 2007.

2.       Award bid for prefabricated metal pavilion to Freedom Steel of Delary Beach, FL using the Small Works Vendor Roster process.

3.       Authorization for purchase/installation of equipment and supplies for new Sheriff’s patrol replacement vehicle.

4.       Resolution 2007-18 establishing a revolving fund for Senior Services volunteer drivers mileage and other authorized travel expenses.

5.       Contract with Linda Weidlein to serve as a volunteer host for Home Valley Campground from May through September 2007.

6.       Renew of existing lease with United States Postal Service for Underwood Main Office located at 981 Schoolhouse Road for a five-year term from November 1, 2009 to October 31, 2014.

7.       Memorandum of Understanding with Washington State Patrol (WSP) to provide funding for overtime pay for a certified Drug Recognition Expert from the Sheriff’s Office to be used when a WSP employee is not available for incidents within Skamania County.

8.       Agreement between Wind River Public Development Authority & Sheriff to provide Work Crew services under the existing Title III grant that benefits the national forest.

9.       Revised job description and salary range for Assessor’s Lead Appraiser/Sales Analyst.

10.    Revised job description and salary range for Assessor’s Office Assistant.

11.    Revised job description for Sheriff’s Jail Superintendent.

12.    Revised job description for Public Works Road Maintenance Foreman.

 

Following discussion, Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approved the revised job description for Public Works Road Maintenance Foreman.

 

Commissioner Tolfree advised of an upcoming surplus vehicle from the Sheriff’s fleet and a request from Fire District #2 to purchase the vehicle.  Commissioner Richardson advised that both the Sheriff and Fire District #2 need to submit written documentation to the Board for consideration.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Clark Prestia requesting that a portion of McQueen Road be vacated, and forward the request to Public Works for review and recommendation.

 

Larry Douglass, Interim Public Works Director reported on engineering projects, Solid Waste, surveying/right of way, County Road Administration Board requirements, Piper Road/Rock Creek landslide, County Road projects, and advised of a letter from Bonneville Power Administration regarding the removal of a dangerous tree located along the North Bonneville-Troutdale Transmission Line.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on an upcoming Planning Commission public hearing regarding the SDS Rezone and Comprehensive Plan change, 2007 Comprehensive Plan, and the 2007 Swift Subarea Plan, an upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting, and contracting for a milfoil applicator for Rock Cove.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent gave updates on administration, WSU Horizons project, 4-H program, forestry, gardening and pest management and Title III programs.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 and reconvened at 2:05 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Interim Counseling Center Director to discuss department reorganization and job descriptions, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 and reconvened at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss contracting for a professional engineer, Rock Creek drainage, request for Cedar Creek Road vacation, Salmon Falls Park and Ride project, and various engineering/County Road projects, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 and reconvened at 10:25 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss a Firearms and Archery Range Recreation program, Rock Creek Pond water access facilities, Underwood Community Center, Fairgrounds Pavilion, and Rock Creek Community Services building, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss an upcoming County Engineer meeting, updates on the Comprehensive Plan and Swift Subarea Plan, and long-range project list, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public auction was held for the sale of County-owned surplus real property.  Commissioner Richardson gave an opening statement regarding the terms of sale.  Property to be sold: 2.74 acres unimproved land located on Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson City Limits, Tax Parcel #02-07-01-0-0-1302-00.  Minimum bid $350,000.  No bidders.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 and reconvened at 2:15 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public auction was held for the sale of County-owned surplus real property.  Commissioner Richardson gave an opening statement regarding the terms of sale.  Property to be sold: 1.97 acres unimproved land located on Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson City Limits, Tax Parcel #02-07-01-0-0-1303-00.  Minimum bid $350,000.  No bidders.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 and reconvened at 2:50 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Pearce joined the meeting via phone from Washington, D.C., from 2:50 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and gave an update on reauthorization of Public Law 106-393 Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self-Determination Act of 2000 to provide Federal Forest payments to counties and schools.

 

A public auction was held for the sale of County-owned surplus real property.  Commissioner Richardson gave an opening statement regarding the terms of sale.  Property to be sold:  1.69 unimproved land located on Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson City Limits, Tax Parcel #02-07-01-0-0-1304-00.  Minimum bid $350,000.  No bidders.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the risk management policy, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007 and reconvened at 11:10 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending May 3, 2007 in the total amount of $166,448.60.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve a voucher to Inter-Fluve, Inc for providing an engineering report for the Rock Creek Slide/Rock Creek Bridge.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to acknowledge a letter from Bonneville Power Administration advising of the removal of a dangerous tree located along the North Bonneville-Troutdale Transmission Line and to sign a Voucher Certificate and IRS Form W-9e for the payment of $100 for the tree.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve a contract with Wilson Associates, AIA to provide programming and schematic architectural design services for Rock Creek Community Services Center and Skamania County Courthouse Remodel.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve a revised job description and reclassification at Range 15 for the Assessor’s Office Assistant, effective May 1, 2007.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve a new job description and salary at Range 18 for the Assessor’s Lead Appraiser/Sales Analyst, effective May 1, 2007.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON